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Rowland, Laura Joh
Most widely held works by
Laura Joh Rowland
Red chrysanthemum by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
9
editions published
between
2006
and
2007
in
Anglais
and held by
1,061
libraries
worldwide
In 1698 Japan, samurai detective Sano Ichiro finds his role as the shogun's trusted advisor threatened when the shogun's heir, Lord Mori, is found murdered, with Sano's pregnant wife, Reiko, lying beside him, naked and covered in blood.
Black Lotus by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
7
editions published
between
2001
and
2010
in
4
languages
and held by
1,029
libraries
worldwide
Ichiro Sano's investigation of a triple murder at the Black Lotus Temple in 17th century Japan leads him to suspect an orphan girl. His wife, Reiko, believes the girl is innocent and starts her own investigation.
Shinjū by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
24
editions published
between
1993
and
2009
in
8
languages
and held by
1,025
libraries
worldwide
In 17th Century Japan, Sano Ichiro, senior police commander, investigates the death of a noblewoman and a peasant who drowned in a river tied to each other. Officials say a love-suicide, but Ichiro says murder and sees a suspect in the royal family--for which he is fired. But he doesn't give up.
The snow empress by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
8
editions published
between
2007
and
2010
in
Anglais and Italien
and held by
925
libraries
worldwide
In 1699 Japan, when their son is kidnapped by dangerous rivals jealous over his influence in the shogun's court, Sano Ichiro and his wife, Reiko, search desperately for the boy, only to be trapped by Lord Matsumae, who has been driven mad by the murder of his mistress.
The secret adventures of Charlotte Brontë by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
10
editions published
between
2008
and
2010
in
Anglais
and held by
921
libraries
worldwide
Upon learning that she has been falsely accused of plagiarism, the normally mild-mannered Charlotte Brontë sets off for London to clear her name. But when she unintentionally witnesses a murder, Charlotte finds herself embroiled in a dangerous chain of events that forces her to confront demons from her past.--From publisher description.
The concubine's tattoo by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
17
editions published
between
1998
and
2010
in
5
languages
and held by
897
libraries
worldwide
A shogun's concubine dies in 17th century Japan, poisoned by the ink she used to tattoo her private parts. As he investigates the murder, Inspector Sano Ichiro is drawn into a world of intrigue among the shogun's women. By the author of The Way of the Traitor.
The fire kimono by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
12
editions published
between
2008
and
2009
in
Anglais
and held by
896
libraries
worldwide
Japan, March 1700. Troops ambush and attack Lady Reiko, the wife of Sano Ichiro, the samurai detective who has risen to power and influence. The troops who have attacked Reiko appear to belong to Sano's enemy, Lord Matsudaira, who denies all responsibility. But if the rivals are not to blame, who is?
The samurai's wife by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
14
editions published
between
2000
and
2010
in
4
languages
and held by
883
libraries
worldwide
Sano Ichiro, special investigator to the shogun, discovers that he needs the help of his new wife Reiko more than ever after he finds himself embroiled in a case involving a sinister murderer.
The pillow book of Lady Wisteria by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
9
editions published
between
2002
and
2007
in
3
languages
and held by
869
libraries
worldwide
When the shogun's young cousin and heir apparent is found murdered in the bed of Lady Wisteria, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People is called upon to solve the crime.
The assassin's touch by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
6
editions published
between
2005
and
2007
in
3
languages
and held by
830
libraries
worldwide
When the shogun's chief intelligence officer suddenly drops dead during a horse race at Edo Castle, the shogun enlists the talents of Sano Ichiro to investigate, putting the sleuth on the trail of a secret movement looking to overthrow the regime.
The dragon king's palace by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
6
editions published
between
2003
and
2005
in
Anglais and Allemand
and held by
817
libraries
worldwide
When four women, including his wife, are kidnapped and imprisoned in the tower of a ruined palace, Sano Ichiro is directed by his shogun under penalty of death to work with his enemies in order to secure the women's freedom.
The cloud pavilion by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
5
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
Anglais
and held by
782
libraries
worldwide
In the aftermath of a woman's brutal attack in 1701 Japan, samurai detective turned chamberlain Sano Ichiro suspects the true motives of a formerly exiled rival who has been oddly cooperative, a situation that is further complicated by a relative's disappearance.
The perfumed sleeve by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
7
editions published
between
2004
and
2006
in
Anglais and Hongrois
and held by
780
libraries
worldwide
When 1694 Edo erupts into violence in the wake of a conflict between two rival factions, the shogun's investigator, Sano Ichiro, is urged by both sides to join their numbers, a situation that turns deadly when a high-ranking official is murdered.
The way of the traitor : a samurai mystery by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
11
editions published
between
1997
and
2009
in
3
languages
and held by
773
libraries
worldwide
In 1690 Nagasaki, the body of a Dutch trader washes up on the coast where foreign "barbarians" are lodged and guarded. Japan's preeminent detective-samurai, Sano Ichiro, risks his honor and his life to find the killer.
Bundori : a novel of Japan by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
14
editions published
between
1996
and
2010
in
4
languages
and held by
757
libraries
worldwide
In 17th Century Japan, Investigator Sano Ichiro probes a series of revenge killings connected to a century-old dispute. But how to bring the guilty to justice when they are powerful men? Part mystery, part personal drama as Sano--himself a samurai--tries valiantly to follow bushido, the way of the warrior in a society whose ancient noble ways have been all but forgotten. By the author of Shinju.
Bedlam : the further secret adventures of Charlotte Brontë by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
2
editions published
in
2010
in
Anglais
and held by
562
libraries
worldwide
After the death of her siblings, Charlotte has few people she can trust, and feels more alone than ever. While visiting London, Charlotte goes on a tour of Bedlam, where she is sure she recognizes a struggling Mr. Slade, her long-missing ex-lover, strapped to one of the stretchers. Of course, she starts digging, and soon finds herself trying to reveal a secret that high-powered men would, and do, kill to protect.
The cloud pavilion : a mystery by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
1
edition published
in
2010
in
Anglais
and held by
110
libraries
worldwide
Japan 1701. A woman is brutally attacked within a bamboo prison as clouds swirl around her head. Meanwhile at Edo Castle samurai detective turned chamberlain Sano Ichiro is suspicious of his old rival Yanagisawa who has been oddly cooperative since returning from exile. But just as Yanagisawa's true motives begin to emerge Sano's estranged uncle comes to him for help. His daughter has disappeared and he begs Sano and his wife to find her.
The further adventures of Charlotte Bronte : Bedlam by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
1
edition published
in
2010
in
Anglais
and held by
43
libraries
worldwide
Loto negro by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
Espagnol
and held by
8
libraries
worldwide
El diario íntimo de la cortesana by Laura Joh Rowland (
Livre
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
Espagnol
and held by
7
libraries
worldwide
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Роулэнд, Лора Джо
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